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M260 KPM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,742 mi
Last recorded74,742 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 KPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,742 miles

slight oil leak from the rear dif unit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from rear differential box

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from rear differential box

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,233 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak from rear differential box

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,804 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,903 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,732 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 33,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M260 KPM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M260 KPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M260 KPM registered?

M260 KPM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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